Breaking: President Prabowo‘s Direct Order Halts New Infrastructure Projects, Affecting Toll Roads
In a significant development, several new infrastructure projects, including toll roads, have been temporarily suspended following a direct order from President Prabowo Subianto. This move impacts ongoing and planned toll road projects across the country.
Sony Sulaksono Wibowo, a member of the Road Management Agency (BPJT) with a vested interest, revealed that all toll road projects that have not yet begun construction have been put on hold. This includes those in various stages of planning and tendering processes.
"The president has ordered all uncommenced toll road projects to be put on hold, including those currently in the tendering process," Wibowo said during a recent media gathering. "However, those that are already under construction will continue as planned."
Some of the key projects affected by this directive include the Bali toll roads, specifically the Gilimanuk-Mengwi project, and the Gedebage-Tasikmalaya-Cilacap (Getaci) project, which connects West and Central Java. Meanwhile, the Puncak and Kulon Progo-Cilacap toll roads have been instructed to halt construction temporarily.
"Notably, the Puncak toll road may proceed if there’s an urgent need and direct approval from the president. Other uncommenced projects, such as those in Sumatra, are also impacted by this directive," Wibowo added.
The Puncak toll road has sparked significant investor interest, but the BPJT is still evaluating these prospects. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in 2026, depending on the seriousness and feasibility of the investor proposals.
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